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<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/3161031/yogapositionmat*100xx2575-2589-474-0.jpg">Integra Wellness Center has opened a 17,500-square-foot location in Indian Land.
It will hold a grand opening April 18 featuring tours from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.
The multidisciplinary center, located at 1040 Edgewater Corporate Parkway, integrates science-based and holistic approaches to health.
Services include medical care, neurology, pain rehabilitation, integrative psychiatry, chiropractic, physical and occupational therapy, along with the complementary practices of acupuncture, yoga therapy…http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/03/charlotte-real-estate-firm-looks-to-expand.htmlCharlotte real estate firm looks to expand portfolio of health-care properties via joint ventureTue, 17 Mar 2015 18:00:21 +0000Jennifer Thomashttp://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/03/charlotte-real-estate-firm-looks-to-expand.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/5342801/309-south-sharon-amity-high-resolution*100xx1024-1024-128-0.jpg">Brackett Flagship Properties of Charlotte is looking to expand its portfolio of health-care properties in the Southeast through a joint venture with San Antonio-based USAA Real Estate Co.
The joint venture will acquire, develop, manage and lease properties such as medical office buildings and other outpatient facilities.
"Partnering with USAA RealCo represents a tremendous opportunity for us to expand and enhance the range of services and financial solutions that we can offer our health-care clients,"…http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/03/carolinas-healthcare-avoids-projected-shortfall.htmlCarolinas HealthCare avoids projected shortfall, nets $450MTue, 10 Mar 2015 16:14:57 +0000Jennifer Thomashttp://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/03/carolinas-healthcare-avoids-projected-shortfall.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/2162461/carolinas-medical-center*100xx1575-1575-799-0.jpg">Carolinas HealthCare System's initial financial projections of a shortfall in fiscal 2014 went unfounded as the Charlotte health-care system netted $450.3 million across its footprint.
That's an 18 percent decline from its $548.4 million total in 2013, driven by continued external pressures such as declining reimbursement rates for health-care services. But increased growth in the system's patient base and rising demand for services and helped offset those challenges, Greg Gombar, chief financial…http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/03/caromont-health-lease-will-close-a-decade-of-talks.htmlCaroMont Health: Lease will close a decade of talks, provide 'future sustainability'Mon, 09 Mar 2015 22:13:02 +0000Jennifer Thomashttp://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/03/caromont-health-lease-will-close-a-decade-of-talks.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/2722291/caromont-regional-medical-center*100xx1068-1068-298-0.jpg">CaroMont Health plans to enter into a 40-year lease with Gaston County for the land its flagship hospital sits on.
The Gaston County Board of Commissioners are scheduled to vote on that agreement at 10 a.m. Thursday morning.
The Gastonia-based health-care system sent out a media advisory tied to that vote on Monday, saying that new lease agreement "will bring to an end more than a decade of ongoing negotiations."
That deal will also help establish greater future sustainability for CaroMont Health,…http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/03/what-susan-devores-big-military-family-taught-her.htmlWhat Susan DeVore's big military family taught her about leading PremierMon, 09 Mar 2015 19:03:59 +0000Jennifer Thomashttp://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/03/what-susan-devores-big-military-family-taught-her.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/5278981/susan-devore-queens-university-award*100xx2000-2000-500-0.jpg">Premier Inc. CEO Susan DeVore gave a glimpse into her personal life and efforts to transform health care as she accepted the Queens University of Charlotte's 2014 Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year on Monday.
DeVore is the 30th woman to receive the honor. Recipients must make a significant, sustained contribution to business and the community.
"I'm not sure how I got here," DeVore says. "I'm truly honored, truly grateful and really humbled by this award."
DeVore was quick to admit her nerves…http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/03/premier-named-among-worlds-most-ethical-for-eighth.htmlPremier named among world's most ethical for eighth yearMon, 09 Mar 2015 16:16:11 +0000Jennifer Thomashttp://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/03/premier-named-among-worlds-most-ethical-for-eighth.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/3380131/susan-devore-premier*100xx1600-1600-400-0.jpg">Premier Inc. (NASDAQ:PINC) has been named as a World's Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute.
This is the eighth consecutive year the Charlotte health-care alliance has received that recognition. It is one of only eight companies in the health-care industry that were selected.
"Receiving this award eight years in a row is a testament to our ongoing commitment to the top standards of integrity in the industry," says Susan DeVore, president and chief executive.
Ethisphere's survey focuses…http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/03/negotiations-continue-after-contract-expires.htmlNegotiations continue after contract expires between Carolinas HealthCare, UnitedHealthcareMon, 02 Mar 2015 22:04:22 +0000Jennifer Thomashttp://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/03/negotiations-continue-after-contract-expires.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/1801591/health-care-insurance*100xx426-426-87-0.jpg">Negotiations are continuing after Carolinas HealthCare System and insurer UnitedHealthcare failed to strike a deal before their contract expired at midnight on Saturday.
In the interim, Carolinas HealthCare facilities — including its hospitals and physicians practices — are no longer considered in-network for individuals covered by UnitedHealthcare.
That could result in higher out-of-pocket costs for nearly 80,000 patients with insurance coverage through UnitedHealthcare's commercial plans…http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/02/will-carolinas-healthcare-unitedhealthcare-strike.htmlWill Carolinas HealthCare, UnitedHealthcare strike last-minute contract deal?Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:52:29 +0000Jennifer Thomashttp://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/02/will-carolinas-healthcare-unitedhealthcare-strike.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/3609921/492969231*100xx1797-1800-359-0.jpg">Without a last-minute deal, the contract between Carolinas HealthCare System and UnitedHealthcare will expire at midnight on Saturday.
That means unless a deal is reached, Carolinas HealthCare facilities — including its hospitals and physicians practices — will no longer be considered in-network for individuals covered by UnitedHealthcare.
"Even after months of effort — including our offer to extend the current contract, which (UnitedHealthcare) has so far refused — we deeply regret that…http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/02/report-outlines-impact-of-anthem-data-breach-nc.htmlReport outlines impact of Anthem data breach in N.C.Wed, 25 Feb 2015 12:17:06 +0000Jason deBruynhttp://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/02/report-outlines-impact-of-anthem-data-breach-nc.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/5013801/208659112*100xx2662-2667-335-0.jpg">The impact of Anthem's data breach became clearer Tuesday as the N.C. Department of Insurance reported more than 775,000 members of health plans in North Carolina were affected.
Those affected include 601,347 members of Anthem plans, 110,434 members of non-Anthem plans (including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina plans), and 63,825 members of unknown plans dating back to 2004. Although they are related, Anthem and Blue Cross of N.C. are separate companies.
Anthem's massive data breach…http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/02/s-c-judge-denies-carolinas-healthcares-attempt-to.htmlS.C. judge denies Carolinas HealthCare's attempt to block Fort Mill hospital constructionMon, 23 Feb 2015 22:58:48 +0000Jennifer Thomashttp://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/health-care/2015/02/s-c-judge-denies-carolinas-healthcares-attempt-to.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/4825851/carolinas-medical-center-fort-mill*100xx2700-2700-900-0.jpg">Carolinas HealthCare System's bid to block construction of a Fort Mill hospital has been denied by a state judge in South Carolina.
S.C. Administrative Law Court Judge Phillip Lenski ruled against the Charlotte health-care system's motion for a stay tied to the issuance of a certificate of need for the long-proposed hospital.
The court had ruled in December that Piedmont Medical Center be awarded the rights to construct the hospital — the third time it had received such approval.
State law requires…